Hungry monster
by Joy Cowley
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A young boy named Barnaby is visited by a hungry monster who wants to eat his toys.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the book.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The monster is initially presented as a bit scary.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story is about a monster and a boy, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby is brave enough to interact with the monster.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Barnaby eventually shows kindness to the monster.
The story has a humorous resolution to the monster's hunger.
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